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Future Sound of Nottingham 2019 Finalists: Mollie Ralph

This weekend sees the return of Nusic's Future Sound of Nottingham, where local acts take to the stage at Rock City to battle it out for a slot at Splendour Festival. Meet the first of your 2019 finalists, Mollie Ralph...

Film Review: In Fabric

Peter Strickland's surreal psychosexual thriller is screening at Broadway Cinema from today... 

Theatre Review: Calendar Girls the Musical

The award-winning musical comedy is full of heart

Music, Memories and Mendhi at Nottingham Refugee Week's RefuTalent 2019

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” This was said by the Dalai Lama and quoted by Swan, a monologue artist at RefuTalent.

Refugee Forum’s contribution to this year’s Refugee Week events was RefuTalent – a talent show by refugees, asylum seekers and their supporters. An ensemble of eight performances, including mine, was the evening’s entertainment.

Film Review: Child's Play

Lars Klevbergs's reimagining of the 1988 cult-classic story of murderous kids toy is a little bit hit-and-miss...

Live Music Review: Kinkajous at Rough Trade

Local label Running Circle have just released a mega new album, so invited the band who made it to play in Notts...

A Catch-Up with Metronome: Built by Music Lovers, For Everyone

Newcomer venue Metronome opened its doors last October, and has been wowing audiences with its audio-visual finesse and eclectic programme ever since. We caught up with promoter Kristi Maria to see how things have been going down on Huntingdon Street…

Film review: Toy Story 4

The mother and daughter team of Sue and Elinor Barsby checked out the fourth film of the Toy Story franchise... 

TV Review: Good Omens

After several unsuccessful attempts to bring Terry Pratchett's book to the screen - including a late 90s version starring Robin Williams and Johnny Depp - Good Omens has finally been made into a mini-series...

Forest Announce Partnership with Nottingham Schools Football Association

In a move that further cements the club’s commitment to active participation within the community, Nottingham Forest have announced a new partnership with the Nottingham Schools Football Association, pledging to bridge their current funding gap.

Theatre Review: The Mousetrap

The legendary whodunit is back to where it all began

Live Music Review: Gate to Southwell Festival 2019

Our Adrian headed back to his favourite festival this side of the Trent...

The Best Moments of Nottingham Craft Beer Festival 2019

A few of our favourite snaps from Nottingham Craft Beer Festival 2019...

Live Event Review: Dr Frances Ryan on Crippled: Austerity and the Demonization of Disabled People

Noted Guardian journalist and Nottinghamian, Dr Frances Ryan, headed to Waterstones for the launch of her first full-length literary work...

Marinakis Wants Kids to Dream Big

This month Nottingham Forest announced the launch of Dream Big, a campaign that aims to encourage Notts kids to achieve their full potential. Created by Owner Evangelos Marinakis, the initiative will reach out to 200 schools across Nottinghamshire, helping to address the region’s historically low literacy levels.

Out of Time: Life in Nottingham During The Cold War

Our regular history features takes a look at just how close Nottingham came to being obliterated during the Cold War...

Host Nottingham is a Community Organisation That Saves Refugees Fleeing Inhospitable Environments

Compassionate, altruistic and essential, Host Nottingham changes the lives of refugees fleeing inhospitable environments by offering a place to stay with local hosts. We talked to the organisation’s founders, families who offer their support, and former guests, to find out more about the project…

Review: A DnB Newbie Goes to Detonate Festival 2019

Our music editor went to one of the city's biggest festivals, for the very first time... 

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This June

Featuring Amulet, February Montaine, Babe Punch and more... 

The Creative Quarter Are Celebrating the Summer Solstice with the Lightest Night 2019

Building on the success of the ever-popular annual Light Night event in February, the Creative Quarter will mark the brightest day of the year with Nottingham’s first ever Lightest Night...

Outlawed: The True Story Behind Nottingham's Craziest Action Film

Seven years, over three hundred crewmembers, one Chinook helicopter, no budget and two directors learning how to make a film as they went along. For anyone that has worked in the Nottingham film industry over the last decade, the production of Outlawed took on something of a mythological status. Everyone knew someone that had been involved at some point, many doubted it would ever get completed, and the stories of firearms, exploding buildings and pissed off Council officials quickly became the stuff of legend. With the film now picked up for distribution, including a Netflix deal in the United States and a worldwide DVD release, we caught up with co-directors Adam Collins and Luke Radford to find out the truth about the most insane film production in Nottingham’s history...

Theatre Review: Mindgame

Have the lunatics taken over this asylum?

Nottingham’s Blue Barrel Cider Company teams up with prominent Local Artists

The Nottingham cider company collaborating with local artists to release a range of bottles...

Review: Trinity the Tuck at Glee Club Nottingham

I do love a bit of drag during the week. I love the glitter, the glamour and the dirty jokes…

Nusic Podcast #206: Who is Playing the Future Sound of Nottingham Final at Rock City?